Updates and Articles

Thanks to our fall 2025 intern!

January 12, 2026

Our Ecological Data Analysis Intern helped FMR analyze data from three different monitoring and research projects. Read more

Latest storm drain mural connects streets to the river

January 12, 2026

High school youth in our Environmental Stewardship Institute Council collaborated with artist Jesús Ramírez on this year's storm drain mural at Harriet Island. Read more

ESI council members and artist pose by storm drain mural sketch

Time to weigh in: Ford Area C cleanup plan enters public comment period

December 14, 2025

The Ford Area C Feasibility Study is open for public comment through Feb. 3 — the last chance we have to advocate for a full cleanup of Ford Area C in St. Paul. Here's how. Read more

How the metro riverfront gained strong, cohesive protections

December 12, 2025

The story of one of the most far-reaching accomplishments for the river since FMR’s founding: riverfront rules all along the metro Mississippi to protect its scenic, cultural and ecological value. Read more

St. Paul finalizes its riverfront regulations

December 10, 2025

St. Paul's long-delayed Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area ordinance is finally complete! Here's what's in it — and how our River Guardians helped. Read more

A record-breaking year for River Guardian advocates

December 9, 2025

River Guardians sent a record number of messages to decision-makers in 2025, advancing legislative wins, riverfront protections and more. Read more

Celebrating FMR's 2025 volunteers and young river stewards

December 4, 2025

Our highlights from this year's community stewardship and education programming. Read more

Thank you for joining us at Art for the River!

December 2, 2025

Over 100 guests joined us for the opening reception of Our River: Mississippi Muse at the F-O-K Studio’s third-floor gallery. This is FMR's first juried art exhibition, featuring 18 river-inspired pieces. Read more

Winter tips: How to safely salt your sidewalk and protect the river

December 1, 2025

Minnesota uses a lot of road and sidewalk salt, and our waters are paying the price. Check out our winter maintenance and salting tips, and sign our petition to support smart salting measures. Read more

A pile of deicing salt piled along a sidewalk in winter.

FMR volunteer monarch monitoring results show restoration successes

November 17, 2025

Monarchs have migrated south, and our Pollinator Evaluation Program volunteers have wrapped up their first season of monitoring. Here's what they found. Read more